Answered Annoying ticking noise from rear hub when coasting.

[Beekeeper]

I never really used to notice this but now it’s getting louder. Almost like a fishing reel when coasting.

Is this normal or is something wrong?

 

[Zimmerframe]

Sounds like the freewheel. It's generally normal. I think a suggestion has been made to pack more grease in there if you hate it. Possibly, you're just becoming more attuned to the bike sounds and your ears have started to tune out the normal Buzzzzzzz Buzzzzzz sounds your more familiar with.

Try to think of it as a cool amplified swiss watch sound showing how nicely made your bike is..

Why are you coasting ? attack attack attack

 

[B1rdie]

Which wheels are you on? I once had mavic that had an issue with rear hubs.

 

[Beekeeper]

Sounds like the freewheel. It's generally normal. I think a suggestion has been made to pack more grease in there if you hate it. Possibly, you're just becoming more attuned to the bike sounds and your ears have started to tune out the normal Buzzzzzzz Buzzzzzz sounds your more familiar with.

Try to think of it as a cool amplified swiss watch sound showing how nicely made your bike is..

Why are you coasting ? attack attack

Which wheels are you on? I once had mavic that had an issue with rear hubs.

We both have Shimano FH-TX505, QR, Centerlock

Wife’s is totally silent while mine ticks like mad when coasting.

 

[Zimmerframe]

Wife’s is totally silent while mine ticks like mad when coasting.

It's a common misconception that wife's bikes are quieter, you just can't hear any noises over the endless nagging... ???

 

[steve_sordy]

My hubs were silent when I started mtb in 2008. (and before that on other bikes). But then the Hope hub came out that had a noise like a machine gun. EVERYONE wanted one!

I like a nice click to the hub, it is one of the more polite ways I use to get walkers and fellow riders to know I'm there. I just stop pedalling and bingo!

As Zimmerframe says, just put some more grease in the hub if you want it to stop.

 

[Beekeeper]

My hubs were silent when I started mtb in 2008. (and before that on other bikes). But then the Hope hub came out that had a noise like a machine gun. EVERYONE wanted one!

I like a nice click to the hub, it is one of the more polite ways I use to get walkers and fellow riders to know I'm there. I just stop pedalling and bingo!

As Zimmerframe says, just put some more grease in the hub if you want it to stop.

Thanks. I’ll leave it for now then as it is probably nothing to worry about.

 

[Nicho]

It's a common misconception that wife's bikes are quieter, you just can't hear any noises over the endless nagging...

No, I think you are a little confused there; that is only true for the first few yards........After that it is because they are so far behind you!

 

[B1rdie]

These hubs are cup and cone style, they are more complicated to service than hubs that use sealed bearings, at least for me that am used to remove the bearings and replace. The cup and cone model may last longer but it needs to be serviced because if you take too long the race will be damaged and the hub will be lost.
The noise is probably on the pawls of the free wheel, but a visit to the bike shop now will save you time and money with an easy fix.